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Smithsonian owns two 1822 gold $5s

Posted on May 13, 2013 by NMN

Can you locate the three known specimens of the 1822 half eagle? Continue reading →

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This Week’s Letters (05/28/13)

Posted on May 13, 2013 by NMN

Our great U.S. Mint has done it again. When I received my three proof sets from the mint I noticed that on the side cover it had 2012 proof set printed. It did have the correct 2013 on the face of the box. Does the Mint have any kind of quality control? Continue reading →

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West Point Mint marks 75 years

Posted on May 10, 2013 by NMN

A speech to employees of the West Point Mint to mark its 75th anniversary will be delivered June 5 by Acting Mint Director Dick Peterson. Continue reading →

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2013 5 oz silver coins arrive May 13

Posted on May 9, 2013 by NMN

The 2013 America the Beautiful 5-ounce silver bullion and uncirculated coins are about to arrive. Continue reading →

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Does coin collecting run in cycles?

Posted on May 8, 2013 by NMN

Coin collecting seems to run in cycles with different specialties being active and then fading away. Has this always been the case? Nowadays gold and silver bullion seem to dominate. Continue reading →

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NGC database of coins at 7 million

Posted on May 8, 2013 by NMN

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation of Sarasota, Fla., announced that its online certification verification database includes images for more than 7 million NGC-certified coins. Continue reading →

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Bill would require coin dealers to keep records, photos

Posted on May 7, 2013 by NMN

A bill introduced into the Connecticut legislature would require all coin dealers, precious metal dealers, and precious stone dealers to keep detailed records of every purchase they make. Continue reading →

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Community Voice Responses (05/21/13)

Posted on May 7, 2013 by NMN

From the April 26th Numismatic e-newsletter: Is the CCAC suggestion to put Miss Liberty back on some circulating coinage a good one? Here are some answers sent from our e-newsletter readers to Editor Dave Harper. Continue reading →

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1964 SMS goes for $151,200

Posted on May 6, 2013 by NMN

VDB Coins of Bristol, Va., has brokered the sale of the finest known PCGS-certified set of 1964 Special Mint Set coins in a private transaction. Continue reading →

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Viewpoint: Collections are about personal values

Posted on May 6, 2013 by NMN

What makes a collection valuable and how does that shape the way in which we collect? To answer this question, likely one on the minds of many numismatists at one time or another, we have to consider what the word “value” really means. Continue reading →

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